danielpinto8zz6 / c-cpp-compile-run

:wrench: Compile & Run single c/c++ files easly on vscode

C/C++ Compile Run extension

An extension running on Visual Studio Code to Compile, Run & Debug single c/c++ files easily

Features

Compile, Run & Debug C/C++ opened file directly from the command palette, by pressing 'f6', 'f7', 'f5', or by using status bar/menu icons.

Requirements

• If you are on linux you must install gcc (see instructions)
• If you are on window you must install tdm-gcc (see instructions)
• If you are on mac os you must install clang/gcc (see instructions)

How to use

Make sure you have .c or .cpp file open. Press "F6", this will compile and run the file using default arguments in settings. If you press "F7", this will use the arguments you specify for the program. You can also debug by pressing "F5". Or you can use the status bar/menu items.

If you want to register gcc/g++ path manually, you can set it under settings. You can also set to save file before compiling.

Configurations

Key	Description
c-cpp-compile-run.c-compiler	The C compiler path (e.g: /usr/bin/gcc or C:\TDM-GCC-64\bin\gcc.exe)
c-cpp-compile-run.cpp-compiler	The Cpp compiler path (e.g: /usr/bin/g++ C:\TDM-GCC-64\bin\gcc.exe)
c-cpp-compile-run.save-before-compile	Whether should save the file before compiling
c-cpp-compile-run.c-flags	The C flags: e.g. -Wall. default: -Wall -Wextra -g3
c-cpp-compile-run.cpp-flags	The Cpp flags: e.g. -Wall. default: -Wall -Wextra -g3
c-cpp-compile-run.run-args	The run arguments
c-cpp-compile-run.run-in-external-terminal	Whether should run in an external terminal
c-cpp-compile-run.should-show-notifications	Whether should show notifications
c-cpp-compile-run.output-location	Custom output location for the compiled file
c-cpp-compile-run.custom-run-prefix	Prefix command before run (e.g: valgrind ./foobar)

Keybindings

Linux	Windows	Mac	Description
f6	f6	cmd+r	Compiles and runs the file
crtl+6	ctrl+6	cmd+6	Compiles and runs the file
f8	f8	cmd+y	Compiles and run the file in external console
f7	f7	cmd+t	Compiles and run the file specifying custom arguments and flags
f5	f5	cmd+5	Debugs the file (includes compile)

Release Notes

Refer to CHANGELOG

c-cpp-compile-run's Issues

C++ Version Select

Would be cool if a feature is added where you could select what version to compile in such as c++11 , c++14, c++17 etc

Compiles but doesn't run files with spaces in their name in external terminal

Describe the bug
It's the same as Issue #34, but for the external terminal (ticked in the extension config).

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Go to settings and tick Run-in-external-terminal in the extension config.
2. Same as Issue #34.

Expected behavior
Same as Issue #34.

Let the default flag with latest c++ standard

Please make default command (cmd+r) with flag -std=c++17 or let user change the default flat easily.
every time want to compile&run c++17 is troubling.

Compiles but doesn't run files with spaces in their name

Describe the bug
The program is compiled, but when it tries to run it forgets to put quotes on the file name, so if the file name has spaces the execution will fail.

Add more setup information for new users

I have installed this extension in linux and it works flawlessly but today i installed it in windows 10 . Now i cant make it run when pressing f6/f7. I have setup environment path in windows settings but it still doesnt work , plz help

I hope that it don't clear the former things on terminal everytime I use it. ;)

Just like the extension code runner, but it can't be compatible with my chinese。please
also hope that my poor english express is appropriate...

Invalid compiler path

I'm using MinGW for my copiler and even tough I set the g++ and/or gcc paths to the MinGW folder, it still tells me the compiler path is invalid, what do I do?

Log from console :`rejected promise not handled within 1 second `

Originally posted by @danielpinto8zz6 in #15 (comment)

Error compiling

I am trying to switch from code blocks to VS Code but I am getting a compile error. Also the past issues did not help me much.

A small problem

VSCode v1.30.2
Windows7 64bit
When I compile a C++ file for the first time, if there are any compile errors, the extension will close the editor. I think there must be something wrong in the extension. Can you help me?

create .exe no longer compiles

When I press f6 to run the project, only the .exe file is created, but it does not start in the visual code terminal, but in the external terminal it runs without problems, but I wanted to use the own visual code terminal. The problem is that the command to start .exe is like this, for example, "index.exe" and not. \ Index.exe.

as you can see in the image, only what is in "" is returned.

Note: I've seen other bug topics with the same bug, so far no solution of the same

Version VSCODE : 1.37.1
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.18362

Add the ability to specify additional include paths

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
My most common use of a Compile & Run plug-in is too run small .cpp files in projects that are just small tools - so not handled by my CMake configuration because not "part of the project" enough - but which might include header files from my projects.

Describe the solution you'd like
I would like the ability to specify a list of additional directories to add to the include paths from the configuration file.

Describe alternatives you've considered
An even more convenient solution could be to take into account the includePath field of the c_cpp_properties.json generated by the official C/C++ VSCode plug-in when it exists. That would make my global project configuration even more consistent.

Additional context
I mostly develop header-only libraries, so I don't need a full build of other .cpp files, just the ability to specify more include paths. It is sufficient for my use case.

I can't use the key"F6"

Issue Type: Bug

I can't use the key"F6"

I have already had everything down,but it's still useless.

my c_cpp_properties.json is

{
    "configurations": [
        {
            "name": "Win64",
            "intelliSenseMode": "clang-x64",
            "compilerPath": "C:/Mingw/bin/g++.exe",
            "includePath": [
                "C:/MingW/lib/gcc/mingw32/6.3.0/include/c++/*",
                "C:/MingW/include/*",
                "C:/MingW/lib/gcc/mingw32/6.3.0/include/*",
                "C:/MingW/lib/gcc/mingw32/6.3.0/include/c++/*",
                "C:/MingW/lib/gcc/mingw32/6.3.0/include/c++/backward/*",
                "C:/MinGW/lib/gcc/mingw32/6.3.0/include/c++/tr1",
                "C:/MinGW/lib/gcc/mingw32/6.3.0/include/c++/ext/pb_ds",
                "C:/MinGW/lib/gcc/mingw32/6.3.0/include/c++/mingw32/bits"
            ],
            "defines": [],
            "browse": {
                "path": [
                    "${workspaceFolder}"
                ],
                "limitSymbolsToIncludedHeaders": true,
                "databaseFilename": ""
            },
            "cStandard": "c11",
            "cppStandard": "c++17",
            "clang.executable": "clang",
            "clang.completion.enable": true,
            "clang.cxxflags": [
                "-std=c++11",
                "C://Mingw//lib//gcc//mingw32//6.3.0//include//c++"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "version": 4
}

Extension version: 0.4.3
VS Code version: Code 1.30.2 (61122f88f0bf01e2ac16bdb9e1bc4571755f5bd8, 2019-01-07T22:54:13.295Z)
OS version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.17134

System Info

Item	Value
CPUs	Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GHz (8 x 1992)
GPU Status	2d_canvas: enabled checker_imaging: disabled_off flash_3d: enabled flash_stage3d: enabled flash_stage3d_baseline: enabled gpu_compositing: enabled multiple_raster_threads: enabled_on native_gpu_memory_buffers: disabled_software rasterization: enabled video_decode: enabled video_encode: enabled webgl: enabled webgl2: enabled
Memory (System)	7.89GB (3.47GB free)
Process Argv
Screen Reader	no
VM	0%

New Keybinding for run in external(or vice versa of setting) Terminal

Most of the time, vscode integrated terminal works just fine.

But sometimes it is better to use external terminal for convenience.

Currently, only way(I can find of) to switch between integrated & external terminal is by changing setting of vscode.

C-cpp-compile-run: Run-in-external-terminal
Run in a new external terminal

Suggestion:
Add keybinding that allows to run in external(or vice versa of setting) terminal.

Thank you!

Bug when having trailing spaces in compiler flags

Describe the bug
If there are one or more trailing space-characters in the flags configuration, you get an error when trying to compile and run with F6

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Go to Settings
2. Add just one space to the C-flags (i did not test with Cpp-flags)
3. try to compile a c-file with F6
4. you get: gcc: error: : No such file or directory
5. remove trailing space from flag settings, everything works fine again.

Environment

• VSCode Version: [e.g. 1.29]
• OS Version: Windows 10 x64

Additional context
I am not good at Javascript, but my guess is that the trim() function could help here

Terminal did not get cleared on new run

After pressing Command + R, the program run normally but the previous log is sometimes not cleared.

Problem setting compiler path

I'm sure its just a silly issue I'm doing but here's what I got:

Breakpoints missing

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

• Problem is wrong compiling string in \out\CompileRun.js that leads to missing breakpoints for debugging in output file.

Describe the solution you'd like
need add simple '-g' in compile string

line 33
let exec; let compilerArgs = ['-g', file.$name, '-o', file.$executable]; let compilerSetting; let compilerSettingKey;

Describe alternatives you've considered
Hardest way is to implement additional parameter "compiler string" - to be able add anything else ... or read included in project file tasks,json for "args" string but here we have another dificulty when tasks >1 :-)

Option for changing Keybindings through VSCode

There must be an option for changing the run keybinding from "f6" to "shift+Tab" within the VSCode.

Auto save file

How about adding the feature that automatically saving file before compilation?

The compile path input box will not really change the settings

Describe the bug
The compile path input box will not really change the settings.

To Reproduce
Watch https://files.fm/u/kdcmmqqn.
Open Code, use a unreal compiler path, then compile. Fill in the path when the input box appears. Check the corresponding setting.

Expected behavior
Expected that setting really changes.

How can i compile and run my c programming file in visual studio code?

Describe the bug
A clear and concise description of what the bug is.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Go to '...'
2. Click on '....'
3. Scroll down to '....'
4. See error

Expected behavior
A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.

Screenshots
If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.

Environment

• VSCode Version: [e.g. 1.28.2]
• OS Version: [e.g. Windows_NT x64 10.0.17134]

Additional context
Add any other context about the problem here.

Microsoft/vscode#60820 : The developer tool pops up and triggers an error

Bug Report

Only in vscode 1.28.1.

Details

The problem may be triggered because of the Run command.
But not due to this commit. 559594f has this bug too. Unknown vulnerabilities introduced time.
Still closed #21 temporarily for better error elimination.
Continue to pay attention to microsoft/vscode#60820.

'. ' is not an internal or external command, nor a runnable program.

Describe the bug
When and use this extensions in my program , after compile , when it tried to run this program , it shows : '. ' is not an internal or external command, nor a runnable program.
In terminal , the command is ' cmd /c ./xxxx.exe'

Environment

• VSCode Version: 1.28.2
• OS Version: Windows10 1803
• GCC: MINGW32-W64 8.1.0

A run command with parameters

Change the format of setting, just like the JS template string lets the user set the command with variables.

"c-cpp-compile-run.run-command" = "gnome-terminal -e 'sh -c "${outputFile}; read -n1 -p "Press any key to continue...""'"
Then we getSetting<string>(key.runCommand).replace("${outputFile}", outputFile) and run again.

Originally posted by @Anti-Li in #28 (comment)

When there is something in the terminal, the commands that are run will be superimposed directly.

I write "Hello world" in the terminal, and don't clear them. Then I run my cpp file, the command will be "Hello worlda.exe".
To solve it, please call a command to clear the terminal first.

"Run" not working automatically

When I press F6, compile, but not Run. Because the command for Run is:
.\main.exe
But the extension puts:
"main.exe"

How I can edit the prefix for run?

Could you please give me an example of the path,thank you .

It always recommend me this.

Compiles but doesn't run

Describe the bug
A clear and concise description of what the bug is.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Open the file in VS Code
2. Do "Compile & Run"
3. The program is compiled (VS Code also says it in the bottom-right corner), but the terminal gives an error. Compile & run gives the command "cmd /c ./FileName.exe", but the terminal says that "." isn't a recognized command.

Expected behavior
The terminal should have executed the file. Probably the problem is in the command given to execute.

Screenshots

(Sorry for the italian language)

Environment

• VSCode Version: 1.28.2
• OS Version: Windows 10 x64 1809

Additional context
It didn't happen before the latest update.

(Suggestion) Warning when compiling while running

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
When you try to compile while the program is running gives the error "collect2.exe: error: ld returned 1 exit status". This is related to GCC of course. However, this sometimes happens because you forgot to close the terminal that was running the program, and seeing this error might let you wonder what is this.

Describe the solution you'd like
If you try to compile while the program is running, the extension will warn you that you have to close the terminal. Maybe in the notification area in the bottom right area it could ask you if you prefer to close the terminal automatically or to abort the compilation, and in the extension configuration add the option to choose if you always want to choose or to always do one of the two.

Uses old C++ compiler even thought it was set for C++17. I am getting "non-aggregate type" error message.

• Extension Name: c-cpp-compile-run
• Extension Version: 0.4.3
• OS Version: Darwin x64 17.7.0
• VSCode version: 1.29.1

We have written the needed data into your clipboard. Please paste:

Getting the following error message wit VS Code. #Something is buggy in the extension.

I would expect the extension to add std=c++11 or std=c++17 parameter, but it doesn't add it even though it is configured.

g++ test.cpp -o test && >"/Users/ismail/Desktop/test/test.cpp
test.cpp: error: non-aggregate type 'std::vector' cannot be initialized with an initializer list
std::vector v = {1, 2, 3, 4};
^ ~~~~~~~~~~~~
1 error generated.

The compiler path doesn't work.

When I set a compiler path like "C:\MinGW\bin\g++.exe" but not like "g++.exe", it will tell me "Compiler not found, try to change path in settings!".
However, setting compiler path "g++" and adding "C:\MinGW\bin" into PATH resolve the problem.
Is there some problem with npm module command-exists?

How to change compiler options?

How to change compiler options in new version? ./out/extension.js has been changed so I couldn't find a way to edit compiler options such as-DLOCAL

no response with F6

vscode Version: 1.26.1
os: win10

no response with F6, I have a single hellowworld.cpp file, and have MinGW in window path, dose this plug-in need to config?

a smal bug in runing code

when I press f6 code compiles successfully but it doesn't run

as you can see it must be .\test.exe but it is "test.exe" and it can't run

• VSCode Version: 1.35.0
• OS Version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.17134

Do not run the executable when compilation error

When compilation error, the executable is not what we need, which I think should not be run. Maybe opening a message box to alert will be better?

Windows error

Describe the bug
Configure Mingwin path, addon likes path incorrect path no cmd window even opens. However, executing "compile" flashes so quickly I had to video capture it then screenshot it to show you that it appears to both be truncating the command it is trying to execute, but also probably attempting to incorrectly run bash and not cmd?

C:\Temp\notepad.c is already open successfully in vscode and if I drop to cmd I can compile myself.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Compile command

Expected behavior
Compile or at least run compiler.

Screenshots

Environment

• VSCode Version: current stable 1.28.2
• OS Version: Win7x64

Cannot run on windows when using Powershell

Describe the bug
For example, I'm just trying to compile and run HelloWorld.cpp
Powershell just cannot execute "HelloWorld.exe" but directly print it out as a string
The command should be ./"HelloWorld.exe"

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Confirm that current Windows shell is Powershell
2. Open the file in VS Code
3. Do "Compile & Run"
4. Your terminal prints out the name of the execuatble file
5. Open Powershell, cd to the file's dictionary, enter the file name with quotation marks. Powershell prints it out.
6. Enter the file name without quotation marks. Powershell warns that the command not found but the file did exist, and hints that you can add a '.' ('./' works too) before the file name to exec.
7. add './' before (the file name with quotation masks) and try to exec again. It works.

Solution
Use the same execute command as on Linux or macOS when using Powershell

Environment

• VSCode Version: 1.28.2
• OS Version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.17134
• Powershell Version: 5.1.17134.407
• Extension Version: 0.4.3

Warning will be fleeting

Describe the bug
Warning will be passed.

To Reproduce
Compile.
Warning will be fleeting.

Expected behavior
I want to check it out.

Cannot Add Compiler Flags to Settings

The available settings are not showing the option for compiler flags:

Even when manually editing the user settings:

VS Code seems to be pulling a previous/older definition for the settings.

Environment:

• Linux:Ubuntu 14.04
• VS Code 1.28.1
• C/C++ Compile Run 0.2.7

Extension not working

When pressing the key "F6" to compile the file 'hello.c', my console displays the following command:

gcc -Wall -Wextra 'd:\workspace\C\hello-world\hello.c' -o 'd:\workspace\C\hello-world\hello'

gcc: error: 'd:\workspace\C\hello-world\hello.c': Invalid argument
gcc: fatal error: no input files
compilation terminated.

causing an error; instead of the single quote marks ( ' ) to deliminate the paths, the double quotes ( " ) should be used instead.

Only keep two command. One is run and compile directly, And the other is run and compile with args. If the user choose the second command, we will give him two input box. One is about compile args(the default value can be set), the other is about run args(the default value can be set).

Originally posted by @Anti-Li in #14 (comment)

Customizable Execuable Filename

First of all, I totally appreciate your hard work and it's an awesome extension.
I am a full-time C++ Developer and I feel that it would be great if you could add a settings that would allow to change the executable filename than the default which is present in line 70 of /src/CompileRun.ts

Debug support.

Feature:
When I click "debug" button, it will compile my program and run. Like what it do when I press F6.
Need single file debug api.

Output execute time

I am an algorithmic contestant. The execute time of the program is very important to me, so I want to know the execute time of the program when the program is finished.

Error `Cannot read property 'clear' of undefined.`

Describe the bug
Pop up Cannot read property 'clear' of undefined. error
The clear command is undefined at the very beginning.

To Reproduce
Watch https://files.fm/u/kdcmmqqn.
Open Code, then run the extension.

Expected behavior
Expected not to pop up Cannot read property 'clear' of undefined. error.

Screenshots

The compile&run doesn't work,it will echo the file path. and can't see the warnings and errors content

If I pressed F6, and it will compile but the run command is inside double quotes like "path/to/binary/file", and which this command will echo the path, it will not run the file.

And the second issues is I can't see the wannings or errors specific content. it just show how many errors or warnnings generated.

When the setting cppFlags or cFlags is empty, g++ will tell me "No such file or directory".

Describe the bug
When the setting cppFlags or cFlags is empty, g++ will tell me "No such file or directory".

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Delete the setting "cppFlags".
2. Compile
3. It tells me "No such file or directory", but I'm sure there is and when I add some flags it will be compiled.

Expected behavior
When cppFlags is empty, the command is like "g++ test.cpp -o test.exe", it won't tell me no such file forever and will compile normally.

Screenshots

Environment

• VSCode Version: 1.29.1 (user setup)
• OS Version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.17134

Please add a feature that allows program to run in a new window

The executable file only runs in VSCode terminal, and this always makes me headache when I needed to input a lot of data.

compile but doesn't run, just print .exe filename

"
When I write a code test.cpp and hit F6, it compiles but print test.exe
My code is just print "hello world", as you can see!